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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.35, 570.81 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.35, 570.81 and 185.32 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.35 : 570.81 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.35/570.81 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.35x = 570.81 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.35x = 105,783.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,783.92/380.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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