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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.51, 594.64 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.51, 594.64 and 122.59 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.51 : 594.64 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.51/594.64 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.51x = 594.64 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.51x = 72,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,896.92/396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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