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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 577.69 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 577.69 and 179.46 is: 269.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 577.69 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/577.69 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 577.69 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 103,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,671.80/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.26

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