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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.32, 576.41 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.32, 576.41 and 124.27 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.32 : 576.41 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.32/576.41 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.32x = 576.41 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.32x = 71,630.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,630.47/384.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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