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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.85, 569.52 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.85, 569.52 and 119.78 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.85 : 569.52 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.85/569.52 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.85x = 569.52 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.85x = 68,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,214.26/379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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