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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 570.50 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 570.50 and 120.32 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 570.50 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/570.50 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 570.50 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 68,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,641.96/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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