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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.13, 573.90 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.13, 573.90 and 177.39 is: 265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.13 : 573.90 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.13/573.90 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.13x = 573.90 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.13x = 101,804.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,804.12/383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.72

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