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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.38, 570.01 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.38, 570.01 and 174.44 is: 261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.38 : 570.01 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.38/570.01 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.38x = 570.01 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.38x = 99,432.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,432.54/380.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.40

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