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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.39, 570.59 and 123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.39, 570.59 and 123.89 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.39 : 570.59 = 123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.39/570.59 = 123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.39x = 570.59 × 123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.39x = 70,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,690.25/380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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