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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 573.61 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 573.61 and 122.48 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 573.61 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/573.61 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 573.61 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 70,252.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,252.27/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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