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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.52, 597.78 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.52, 597.78 and 124.61 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.52 : 597.78 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.52/597.78 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.52x = 597.78 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.52x = 74,489.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,489.37/398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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