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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.82, 571.22 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.82, 571.22 and 124.32 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.82 : 571.22 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.82/571.22 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.82x = 571.22 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.82x = 71,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,014.07/380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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