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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.68, 599.60 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.68, 599.60 and 122.04 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.68 : 599.60 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.68/599.60 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.68x = 599.60 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.68x = 73,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,172.33/399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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