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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.96, 571.14 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.96, 571.14 and 175.42 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.96 : 571.14 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.96/571.14 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.96x = 571.14 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.96x = 100,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,189.38/380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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