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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.75, 569.88 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.75, 569.88 and 174.32 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.75 : 569.88 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.75/569.88 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.75x = 569.88 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.75x = 99,337.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,337.76/379.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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