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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.68, 570.80 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.68, 570.80 and 175.02 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.68 : 570.80 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.68/570.80 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.68x = 570.80 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.68x = 99,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,901.42/380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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