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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 570.20 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 570.20 and 174.75 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 570.20 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/570.20 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 570.20 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 99,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,642.45/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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