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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.62, 597.93 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.62, 597.93 and 124.69 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.62 : 597.93 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.62/597.93 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.62x = 597.93 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.62x = 74,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,554.40/398.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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