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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.25, 577.33 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.25, 577.33 and 179.33 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.25 : 577.33 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.25/577.33 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.25x = 577.33 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.25x = 103,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,529.25/385.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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