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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.13, 569.88 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.13, 569.88 and 174.59 is: 261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.13 : 569.88 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.13/569.88 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.13x = 569.88 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.13x = 99,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,492.50/380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.74

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