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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 570.56 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 570.56 and 106.52 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 570.56 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/570.56 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 570.56 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 60,776.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,776.05/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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