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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.75, 569.26 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.75, 569.26 and 174.46 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.75 : 569.26 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.75/569.26 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.75x = 569.26 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.75x = 99,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,313.10/379.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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