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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.38, 569.81 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.38, 569.81 and 174.75 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.38 : 569.81 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.38/569.81 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.38x = 569.81 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.38x = 99,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,574.30/380.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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