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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.15, 570.41 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.15, 570.41 and 174.62 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.15 : 570.41 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.15/570.41 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.15x = 570.41 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.15x = 99,604.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,604.99/380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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