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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 570.43 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 570.43 and 175.16 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 570.43 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/570.43 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 570.43 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 99,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,917.18/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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