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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.91, 593.89 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.91, 593.89 and 122.01 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.91 : 593.89 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.91/593.89 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.91x = 593.89 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.91x = 72,460.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,460.52/395.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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