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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.50, 570.78 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.50, 570.78 and 124 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 570.78 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/570.78 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 570.78 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 70,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,776.72/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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