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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.03, 569.57 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.03, 569.57 and 174.38 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.03 : 569.57 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.03/569.57 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.03x = 569.57 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.03x = 99,317.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,317.90/380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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