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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.24, 576.47 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.24, 576.47 and 124.23 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.24 : 576.47 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.24/576.47 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.24x = 576.47 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.24x = 71,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,617.34/384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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