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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.85, 571.26 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.85, 571.26 and 175.36 is: 263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.85 : 571.26 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.85/571.26 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.85x = 571.26 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.85x = 100,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,176.15/380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.03

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