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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.70, 594.90 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.70, 594.90 and 122.72 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.70 : 594.90 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.70/594.90 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.70x = 594.90 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.70x = 73,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,003.15/396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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