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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 568.59 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/568.59 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 568.59 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 69,652.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,652.28/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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