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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 570.52 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 570.52 and 174.86 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 570.52 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/570.52 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 570.52 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 99,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,761.13/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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