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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 570.77 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 570.77 and 120.54 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 570.77 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/570.77 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 570.77 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 68,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,800.62/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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