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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.40, 568.77 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.40, 568.77 and 174.06 is: 260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.40 : 568.77 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.40/568.77 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.40x = 568.77 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.40x = 99,000.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,000.11/379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.94

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