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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.87, 571.38 and 175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.87, 571.38 and 175.45 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.87 : 571.38 = 175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.87/571.38 = 175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.87x = 571.38 × 175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.87x = 100,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,248.62/380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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