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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.49, 594.74 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.49, 594.74 and 122.58 is: 183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.49 : 594.74 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.49/594.74 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.49x = 594.74 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.49x = 72,899.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,899.64/396.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.86

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