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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.65, 574.01 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.65, 574.01 and 122.67 is: 184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.65 : 574.01 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.65/574.01 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.65x = 574.01 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.65x = 70,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,413.19/382.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.01

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