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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.43, 573.63 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.43, 573.63 and 122.45 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.43 : 573.63 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.43/573.63 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.43x = 573.63 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.43x = 70,242.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,242.43/382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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