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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.30, 594.51 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.30, 594.51 and 122.42 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.30 : 594.51 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.30/594.51 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.30x = 594.51 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.30x = 72,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,779.48/396.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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