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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.76, 597.94 and 124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.76, 597.94 and 124.78 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.76 : 597.94 = 124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.76/597.94 = 124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.76x = 597.94 × 124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.76x = 74,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,610.95/398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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