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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 570.87 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 570.87 and 120.59 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 570.87 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/570.87 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 570.87 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 68,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,838.36/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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