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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.29, 570.44 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.29, 570.44 and 120.33 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.29 : 570.44 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.29/570.44 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.29x = 570.44 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.29x = 68,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,641.05/380.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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