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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 571.08 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 571.08 and 175.41 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 571.08 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/571.08 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 571.08 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 100,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,173.14/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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