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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 570.87 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 570.87 and 120.58 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 570.87 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/570.87 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 570.87 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 68,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,836.22/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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