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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.61, 594.72 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.61, 594.72 and 122.65 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.61 : 594.72 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.61/594.72 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.61x = 594.72 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.61x = 72,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,940.92/396.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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