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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 573.89 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 573.89 and 122.72 is: 184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 573.89 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/573.89 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 573.89 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 70,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,424.30/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.07

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