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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.37, 576 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.37, 576 and 178.45 is: 267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.37 : 576 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.37/576 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.37x = 576 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.37x = 102,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,787.20/384.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.42

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