Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 568.59 and 122.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 379, 568.59 and 122.50 is: 183.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379 : 568.59 = 122.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379/568.59 = 122.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379x = 568.59 × 122.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379x = 69,652.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,652.28/379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183.78
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