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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.99, 595.33 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.99, 595.33 and 122.99 is: 184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.99 : 595.33 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.99/595.33 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.99x = 595.33 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.99x = 73,220.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,220.39/396.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.44

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