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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.85, 570.94 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.85, 570.94 and 120.69 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.85 : 570.94 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.85/570.94 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.85x = 570.94 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.85x = 68,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,906.75/380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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