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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 570.96 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 570.96 and 175.14 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 570.96 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/570.96 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 570.96 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 99,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,997.93/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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