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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.28, 569.12 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.28, 569.12 and 173.86 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.28 : 569.12 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.28/569.12 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.28x = 569.12 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.28x = 98,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,947.20/379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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