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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.65, 576.69 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.65, 576.69 and 124.56 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.65 : 576.69 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.65/576.69 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.65x = 576.69 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.65x = 71,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,834.71/384.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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