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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 575.55 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 575.55 and 123.71 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 575.55 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/575.55 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 575.55 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 71,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,198.41/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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