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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.26, 570.45 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.26, 570.45 and 120.34 is: 180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.26 : 570.45 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.26/570.45 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.26x = 570.45 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.26x = 68,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,647.97/380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.53

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