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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 571.98 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 571.98 and 175.99 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 571.98 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/571.98 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 571.98 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 100,662.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,662.76/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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