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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 570.27 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 570.27 and 174.48 is: 261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 570.27 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/570.27 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 570.27 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 99,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,500.71/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.65

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