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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.39, 573.64 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.39, 573.64 and 122.42 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.39 : 573.64 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.39/573.64 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.39x = 573.64 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.39x = 70,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,226.14/382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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