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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 574.57 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 574.57 and 123.04 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 574.57 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/574.57 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 574.57 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 70,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,695.09/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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