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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 570.07 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 570.07 and 174.56 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 570.07 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/570.07 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 570.07 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 99,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,508.57/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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