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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.74, 575.60 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.74, 575.60 and 123.77 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.74 : 575.60 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.74/575.60 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.74x = 575.60 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.74x = 71,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,242.01/383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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