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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.84, 571.19 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.84, 571.19 and 175.39 is: 263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.84 : 571.19 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.84/571.19 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.84x = 571.19 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.84x = 100,178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,178.71/380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.05

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