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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.49, 569.97 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.49, 569.97 and 174.78 is: 261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.49 : 569.97 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.49/569.97 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.49x = 569.97 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.49x = 99,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,617.87/380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.81

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