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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.03, 569.58 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.03, 569.58 and 174.31 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.03 : 569.58 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.03/569.58 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.03x = 569.58 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.03x = 99,282.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,282.07/380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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