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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 571 and 120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 571 and 120.71 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 571 = 120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/571 = 120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 571 × 120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 68,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,925.41/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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