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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 573.72 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 573.72 and 122.55 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 573.72 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/573.72 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 573.72 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 70,309.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,309.39/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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