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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.39, 570.65 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.39, 570.65 and 174.95 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.39 : 570.65 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.39/570.65 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.39x = 570.65 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.39x = 99,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,836.68/380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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