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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 594.09 and 122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 594.09 and 122.06 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 594.09 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/594.09 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 594.09 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 72,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,516.11/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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