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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.46, 570.44 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.46, 570.44 and 120.39 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.46 : 570.44 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.46/570.44 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.46x = 570.44 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.46x = 68,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,673.43/380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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