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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 569.82 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 569.82 and 123.39 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 569.82 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/569.82 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 569.82 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 70,310.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,310.09/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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