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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 569.98 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 569.98 and 123.56 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 569.98 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/569.98 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 569.98 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 70,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,426.73/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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