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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 576.08 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 576.08 and 124 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 576.08 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/576.08 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 576.08 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 71,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,433.92/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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