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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 570.32 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 570.32 and 120.24 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 570.32 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/570.32 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 570.32 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 68,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,575.28/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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