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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.79, 576.88 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.79, 576.88 and 124.63 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.79 : 576.88 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.79/576.88 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.79x = 576.88 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.79x = 71,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,896.55/384.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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