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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.94, 570.96 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.94, 570.96 and 175.34 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.94 : 570.96 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.94/570.96 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.94x = 570.96 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.94x = 100,109.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,109.27/380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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