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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.85, 569.77 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.85, 569.77 and 174.36 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.85 : 569.77 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.85/569.77 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.85x = 569.77 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.85x = 99,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,344.23/379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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