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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.36, 570.58 and 120.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.36, 570.58 and 120.37 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.36 : 570.58 = 120.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.36/570.58 = 120.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.36x = 570.58 × 120.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.36x = 68,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,680.71/380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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