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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.82, 571.23 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.82, 571.23 and 175.55 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.82 : 571.23 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.82/571.23 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.82x = 571.23 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.82x = 100,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,276.57/380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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