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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.91, 570.05 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.91, 570.05 and 174.62 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.91 : 570.05 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.91/570.05 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.91x = 570.05 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.91x = 99,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,542.13/379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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