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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.22, 597.39 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.22, 597.39 and 120.60 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.22 : 597.39 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.22/597.39 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.22x = 597.39 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.22x = 72,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,045.23/398.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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