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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.31, 571.86 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.31, 571.86 and 175.97 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.31 : 571.86 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.31/571.86 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.31x = 571.86 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.31x = 100,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,631.63/381.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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