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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.58, 594.67 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.58, 594.67 and 122.66 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.58 : 594.67 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.58/594.67 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.58x = 594.67 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.58x = 72,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,942.22/396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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