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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.12, 569.78 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.12, 569.78 and 174.83 is: 262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.12 : 569.78 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.12/569.78 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.12x = 569.78 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.12x = 99,610.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,610.91/380.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.05

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