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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.99, 576.72 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.99, 576.72 and 179.28 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.99 : 576.72 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.99/576.72 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.99x = 576.72 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.99x = 103,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,394.36/384.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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