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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 571.54 and 176.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 571.54 and 176.00 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 571.54 = 176.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/571.54 = 176.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 571.54 × 176.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 100,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,587.74/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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