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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.07, 569.88 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.07, 569.88 and 120 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.07 : 569.88 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.07/569.88 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.07x = 569.88 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.07x = 68,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,385.60/380.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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