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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.82, 576.94 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.82, 576.94 and 179.26 is: 268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.82 : 576.94 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.82/576.94 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.82x = 576.94 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.82x = 103,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,422.26/384.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.75

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