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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 565.58 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 565.58 and 120.52 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 565.58 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/565.58 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 565.58 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 68,163.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,163.70/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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