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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.72, 570.76 and 120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.72, 570.76 and 120.55 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.72 : 570.76 = 120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.72/570.76 = 120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.72x = 570.76 × 120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.72x = 68,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,805.12/380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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