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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.48, 570.88 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.48, 570.88 and 124 is: 186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.48 : 570.88 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.48/570.88 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.48x = 570.88 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.48x = 70,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,789.12/380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.05

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