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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.46, 594.41 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.46, 594.41 and 122.40 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.46 : 594.41 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.46/594.41 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.46x = 594.41 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.46x = 72,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,752.94/396.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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