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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.29, 577.67 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.29, 577.67 and 179.82 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.29 : 577.67 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.29/577.67 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.29x = 577.67 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.29x = 103,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,875.72/385.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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