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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.73, 571.08 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.73, 571.08 and 175.24 is: 262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.73 : 571.08 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.73/571.08 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.73x = 571.08 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.73x = 100,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,076.06/380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.85

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