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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.94, 565.39 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.94, 565.39 and 120.44 is: 180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.94 : 565.39 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.94/565.39 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.94x = 565.39 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.94x = 68,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,095.57/376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.65

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