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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.17, 570.01 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.17, 570.01 and 185.16 is: 277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.17 : 570.01 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.17/570.01 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.17x = 570.01 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.17x = 105,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,543.05/380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.62

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