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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.53, 594.86 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.53, 594.86 and 122.57 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.53 : 594.86 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.53/594.86 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.53x = 594.86 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.53x = 72,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,911.99/396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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