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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 587.97 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 587.97 and 103.44 is: 155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 587.97 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/587.97 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 587.97 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 60,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,821.53/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.15

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