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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.93, 569.97 and 120.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.93, 569.97 and 120.00 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.93 : 569.97 = 120.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.93/569.97 = 120.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.93x = 569.97 × 120.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.93x = 68,393.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,393.55/379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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