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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 571.79 and 175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 571.79 and 175.71 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 571.79 = 175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/571.79 = 175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 571.79 × 175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 100,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,468.34/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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