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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.65, 574.13 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.65, 574.13 and 177.09 is: 265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.65 : 574.13 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.65/574.13 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.65x = 574.13 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.65x = 101,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,672.68/382.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.71

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