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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.68, 571.04 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.68, 571.04 and 120.73 is: 181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.68 : 571.04 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.68/571.04 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.68x = 571.04 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.68x = 68,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,941.66/380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.10

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