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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 574.12 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 574.12 and 126.24 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 574.12 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/574.12 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 574.12 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 72,476.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,476.91/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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