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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.97, 575.91 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.97, 575.91 and 175.68 is: 263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.97 : 575.91 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.97/575.91 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.97x = 575.91 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.97x = 101,173.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,173.27/383.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.49

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