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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.95, 571.06 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.95, 571.06 and 175.68 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.95 : 571.06 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.95/571.06 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.95x = 571.06 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.95x = 100,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,320.97/380.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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