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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.97, 574.52 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.97, 574.52 and 123.02 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.97 : 574.52 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.97/574.52 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.97x = 574.52 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.97x = 70,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,674.58/382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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