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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 571.38 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 571.38 and 124.42 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 571.38 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/571.38 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 571.38 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 71,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,091.10/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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