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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 577.13 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 577.13 and 179.42 is: 268.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 577.13 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/577.13 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 577.13 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 103,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,547.38/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.94

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