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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.42, 573.41 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.42, 573.41 and 122.36 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.42 : 573.41 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.42/573.41 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.42x = 573.41 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.42x = 70,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,159.58/382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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