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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.62, 572.42 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.62, 572.42 and 175.97 is: 263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.62 : 572.42 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.62/572.42 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.62x = 572.42 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.62x = 100,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,725.01/381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.94

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