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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 570.76 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 570.76 and 174.94 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 570.76 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/570.76 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 570.76 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 99,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,848.75/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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