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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.33, 594.42 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.33, 594.42 and 122.42 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.33 : 594.42 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.33/594.42 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.33x = 594.42 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.33x = 72,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,765.92/396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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