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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.22, 571.62 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.22, 571.62 and 175.58 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.22 : 571.62 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.22/571.62 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.22x = 571.62 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.22x = 100,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,364.98/381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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