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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 574.59 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 574.59 and 123.01 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 574.59 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/574.59 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 574.59 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 70,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,680.32/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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