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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.53, 570.33 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.53, 570.33 and 174.81 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.53 : 570.33 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.53/570.33 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.53x = 570.33 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.53x = 99,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,699.39/380.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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