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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.37, 570.45 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.37, 570.45 and 174.72 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.37 : 570.45 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.37/570.45 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.37x = 570.45 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.37x = 99,669.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,669.02/380.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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