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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.95, 597 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.95, 597 and 124.02 is: 186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.95 : 597 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.95/597 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.95x = 597 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.95x = 74,039.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,039.94/397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.05

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