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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 569.80 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 569.80 and 174.60 is: 261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 569.80 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/569.80 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 569.80 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 99,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,487.08/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.62

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