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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 570.41 and 185.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 570.41 and 185.43 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 570.41 = 185.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/570.41 = 185.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 570.41 × 185.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 105,771.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,771.13/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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