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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.67, 574.40 and 177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.67, 574.40 and 177.40 is: 266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.67 : 574.40 = 177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.67/574.40 = 177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.67x = 574.40 × 177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.67x = 101,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,897.57/382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.28

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