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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.79, 575.68 and 178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.79, 575.68 and 178.33 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.79 : 575.68 = 178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.79/575.68 = 178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.79x = 575.68 × 178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.79x = 102,661.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,661.01/383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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