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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.36, 570.62 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.36, 570.62 and 120.34 is: 180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.36 : 570.62 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.36/570.62 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.36x = 570.62 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.36x = 68,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,668.41/380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.54

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