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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 571.40 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 571.40 and 107.02 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 571.40 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/571.40 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 571.40 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 61,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,152.41/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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