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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.91, 577.28 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.91, 577.28 and 124.90 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.91 : 577.28 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.91/577.28 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.91x = 577.28 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.91x = 72,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,102.27/384.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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