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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.46, 570.79 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.46, 570.79 and 174.86 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.46 : 570.79 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.46/570.79 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.46x = 570.79 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.46x = 99,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,808.34/380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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