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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.69, 594.93 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.69, 594.93 and 122.70 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.69 : 594.93 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.69/594.93 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.69x = 594.93 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.69x = 72,997.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,997.91/396.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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