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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.51, 570.83 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.51, 570.83 and 120.43 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.51 : 570.83 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.51/570.83 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.51x = 570.83 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.51x = 68,743.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,743.01/380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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