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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.39, 570.29 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.39, 570.29 and 174.81 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.39 : 570.29 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.39/570.29 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.39x = 570.29 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.39x = 99,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,691.52/380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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