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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 571.25 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 571.25 and 175.62 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 571.25 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/571.25 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 571.25 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 100,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,322.05/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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