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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.17, 597.06 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.17, 597.06 and 124.29 is: 186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.17 : 597.06 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.17/597.06 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.17x = 597.06 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.17x = 74,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,208.59/398.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.37

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