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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.38, 570.58 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.38, 570.58 and 123.88 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.38 : 570.58 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.38/570.58 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.38x = 570.58 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.38x = 70,683.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,683.45/380.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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