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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.87, 570.54 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.87, 570.54 and 175.15 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.87 : 570.54 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.87/570.54 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.87x = 570.54 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.87x = 99,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,930.14/380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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