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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.39, 568.91 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.39, 568.91 and 174.02 is: 260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.39 : 568.91 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.39/568.91 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.39x = 568.91 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.39x = 99,003.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,003.58/379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.96

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