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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.77, 570.30 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.77, 570.30 and 185.47 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.77 : 570.30 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.77/570.30 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.77x = 570.30 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.77x = 105,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,773.54/380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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