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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 570.33 and 120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 570.33 and 120.25 is: 180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 570.33 = 120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/570.33 = 120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 570.33 × 120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 68,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,581.38/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.36

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