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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.90, 570.88 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.90, 570.88 and 175.25 is: 262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.90 : 570.88 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.90/570.88 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.90x = 570.88 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.90x = 100,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,046.72/380.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.66

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