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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.72, 571.16 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.72, 571.16 and 120.73 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.72 : 571.16 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.72/571.16 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.72x = 571.16 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.72x = 68,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,957.88/380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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