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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.65, 593.50 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.65, 593.50 and 121.74 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.65 : 593.50 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.65/593.50 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.65x = 593.50 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.65x = 72,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,251.26/395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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