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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.37, 573.59 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.37, 573.59 and 122.41 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.37 : 573.59 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.37/573.59 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.37x = 573.59 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.37x = 70,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,209.67/382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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