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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 570.86 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 570.86 and 124.04 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 570.86 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/570.86 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 570.86 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 70,809.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,809.47/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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