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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.37, 577.50 and 179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.37, 577.50 and 179.45 is: 268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.37 : 577.50 = 179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.37/577.50 = 179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.37x = 577.50 × 179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.37x = 103,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,632.38/385.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.92

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