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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 570.72 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 570.72 and 185.46 is: 278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 570.72 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/570.72 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 570.72 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 105,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,845.73/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.16

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