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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 593.95 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 593.95 and 122.07 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 593.95 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/593.95 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 593.95 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 72,500.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,500.94/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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