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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.39, 569.32 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.39, 569.32 and 174.06 is: 261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.39 : 569.32 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.39/569.32 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.39x = 569.32 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.39x = 99,092.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,092.99/379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.19

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