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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.67, 577.98 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.67, 577.98 and 179.80 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.67 : 577.98 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.67/577.98 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.67x = 577.98 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.67x = 103,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,920.80/385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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