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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.49, 571.77 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.49, 571.77 and 175.77 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.49 : 571.77 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.49/571.77 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.49x = 571.77 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.49x = 100,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,500.01/381.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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