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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.38, 569.21 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.38, 569.21 and 174.04 is: 261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.38 : 569.21 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.38/569.21 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.38x = 569.21 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.38x = 99,065.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,065.31/379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.12

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