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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.60, 594.82 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.60, 594.82 and 122.68 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.60 : 594.82 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.60/594.82 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.60x = 594.82 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.60x = 72,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,972.52/396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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