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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.81, 577.29 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.81, 577.29 and 124.82 is: 187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.81 : 577.29 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.81/577.29 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.81x = 577.29 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.81x = 72,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,057.34/384.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.26

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