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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.24, 577.26 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.24, 577.26 and 179.74 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.24 : 577.26 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.24/577.26 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.24x = 577.26 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.24x = 103,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,756.71/385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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