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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 570.11 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 570.11 and 185.18 is: 277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 570.11 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/570.11 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 570.11 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 105,573.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,573.47/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.65

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