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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.61, 575.43 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.61, 575.43 and 123.79 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.61 : 575.43 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.61/575.43 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.61x = 575.43 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.61x = 71,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,232.48/383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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