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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.07, 570.11 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.07, 570.11 and 174.50 is: 261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.07 : 570.11 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.07/570.11 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.07x = 570.11 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.07x = 99,480.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,480.47/380.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.74

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