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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.03, 570.02 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.03, 570.02 and 120.04 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.03 : 570.02 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.03/570.02 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.03x = 570.02 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.03x = 68,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,426.63/380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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