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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.97, 575.72 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.97, 575.72 and 175.70 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.97 : 575.72 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.97/575.72 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.97x = 575.72 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.97x = 101,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,155.22/383.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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