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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.15, 597.31 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.15, 597.31 and 124.26 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.15 : 597.31 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.15/597.31 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.15x = 597.31 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.15x = 74,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,223.25/398.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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