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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.30, 570.21 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.30, 570.21 and 174.74 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.30 : 570.21 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.30/570.21 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.30x = 570.21 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.30x = 99,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,635.64/380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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