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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.35, 573.62 and 122.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.35, 573.62 and 122.35 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.35 : 573.62 = 122.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.35/573.62 = 122.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.35x = 573.62 × 122.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.35x = 70,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,185.02/382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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