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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.76, 587.59 and 117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.76, 587.59 and 117.85 is: 176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.76 : 587.59 = 117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.76/587.59 = 117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.76x = 587.59 × 117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.76x = 69,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,248.36/391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.76

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