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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.31, 568.71 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.31, 568.71 and 174.02 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.31 : 568.71 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.31/568.71 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.31x = 568.71 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.31x = 98,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,966.27/379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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