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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.52, 577.98 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.52, 577.98 and 179.93 is: 269.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.52 : 577.98 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.52/577.98 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.52x = 577.98 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.52x = 103,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,997.39/385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.76

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