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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.48, 577.96 and 179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.48, 577.96 and 179.94 is: 269.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.48 : 577.96 = 179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.48/577.96 = 179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.48x = 577.96 × 179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.48x = 103,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,997.67/385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.79

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