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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 571.92 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 571.92 and 175.88 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 571.92 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/571.92 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 571.92 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 100,589.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,589.29/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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