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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 573.37 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 573.37 and 177.53 is: 265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 573.37 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/573.37 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 573.37 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 101,787.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,787.51/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.92

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