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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 572.04 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 572.04 and 175.92 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 572.04 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/572.04 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 572.04 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 100,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,633.28/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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