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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 570.77 and 185.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 570.77 and 185.43 is: 278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 570.77 = 185.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/570.77 = 185.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 570.77 × 185.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 105,839.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,839.09/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.27

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