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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.96, 571.54 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.96, 571.54 and 175.36 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.96 : 571.54 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.96/571.54 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.96x = 571.54 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.96x = 100,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,225.25/380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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