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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.78, 571.14 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.78, 571.14 and 124.28 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.78 : 571.14 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.78/571.14 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.78x = 571.14 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.78x = 70,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,981.28/380.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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