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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.75, 571.01 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.75, 571.01 and 120.74 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 571.01 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/571.01 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 571.01 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 68,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,944.35/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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