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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.38, 571.86 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.38, 571.86 and 175.84 is: 263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 571.86 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/571.86 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 571.86 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 100,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,554.43/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.66

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