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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 571.32 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 571.32 and 175.68 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 571.32 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/571.32 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 571.32 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 100,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,369.50/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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