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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 570.78 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 570.78 and 149.37 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 570.78 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/570.78 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 570.78 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 85,257.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,257.41/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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