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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.27, 570.40 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.27, 570.40 and 123.77 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.27 : 570.40 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.27/570.40 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.27x = 570.40 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.27x = 70,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,598.41/380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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