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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.71, 575.64 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.71, 575.64 and 123.64 is: 185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.71 : 575.64 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.71/575.64 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.71x = 575.64 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.71x = 71,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,172.13/383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.48

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