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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 573.82 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 573.82 and 122.58 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 573.82 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/573.82 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 573.82 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 70,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,338.55/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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