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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.58, 597.82 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.58, 597.82 and 124.66 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.58 : 597.82 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.58/597.82 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.58x = 597.82 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.58x = 74,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,524.24/398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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