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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 570.06 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 570.06 and 120.03 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 570.06 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/570.06 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 570.06 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 68,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,424.30/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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