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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.03, 571.72 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.03, 571.72 and 175.75 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.03 : 571.72 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.03/571.72 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.03x = 571.72 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.03x = 100,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,479.79/381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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