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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.65, 576.65 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.65, 576.65 and 179.11 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.65 : 576.65 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.65/576.65 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.65x = 576.65 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.65x = 103,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,284.95/384.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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