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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.57, 597.84 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.57, 597.84 and 124.65 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.57 : 597.84 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.57/597.84 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.57x = 597.84 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.57x = 74,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,520.29/398.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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