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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 570.75 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 570.75 and 175.23 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 570.75 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/570.75 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 570.75 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 100,011.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,011.87/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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