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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.15, 571.48 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.15, 571.48 and 175.43 is: 263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.15 : 571.48 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.15/571.48 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.15x = 571.48 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.15x = 100,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,255.73/381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.03

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