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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.73, 593.58 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.73, 593.58 and 122.01 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.73 : 593.58 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.73/593.58 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.73x = 593.58 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.73x = 72,422.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,422.70/395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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