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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.46, 576.62 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.46, 576.62 and 124.48 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.46 : 576.62 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.46/576.62 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.46x = 576.62 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.46x = 71,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,777.66/384.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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