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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 573.68 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 573.68 and 122.55 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 573.68 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/573.68 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 573.68 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 70,303.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,303.87/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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