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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.41, 571.83 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.41, 571.83 and 175.94 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.41 : 571.83 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.41/571.83 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.41x = 571.83 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.41x = 100,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,606.40/381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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