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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.37, 570.48 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.37, 570.48 and 120.32 is: 180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.37 : 570.48 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.37/570.48 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.37x = 570.48 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.37x = 68,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,642.20/380.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.46

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