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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.97, 574.59 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.97, 574.59 and 122.96 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.97 : 574.59 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.97/574.59 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.97x = 574.59 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.97x = 70,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,650.97/382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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