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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 571.32 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 571.32 and 124.39 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 571.32 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/571.32 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 571.32 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 71,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,066.49/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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