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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.33, 577.85 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.33, 577.85 and 179.86 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.33 : 577.85 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.33/577.85 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.33x = 577.85 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.33x = 103,929.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,929.21/385.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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