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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.72, 576.98 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.72, 576.98 and 179.09 is: 268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.72 : 576.98 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.72/576.98 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.72x = 576.98 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.72x = 103,327.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,327.57/384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.58

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