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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.35, 570.44 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.35, 570.44 and 120.34 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.35 : 570.44 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.35/570.44 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.35x = 570.44 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.35x = 68,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,644.55/380.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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