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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 570.48 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 570.48 and 123.92 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 570.48 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/570.48 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 570.48 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 70,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,693.88/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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