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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 570.05 and 120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 570.05 and 120.05 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 570.05 = 120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/570.05 = 120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 570.05 × 120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 68,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,431.05/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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