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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.95, 596.87 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.95, 596.87 and 124.02 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.95 : 596.87 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.95/596.87 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.95x = 596.87 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.95x = 74,023.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,023.66/397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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