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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 569.92 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 569.92 and 174.58 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 569.92 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/569.92 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 569.92 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 99,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,496.63/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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