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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.03, 587.99 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.03, 587.99 and 118.04 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.03 : 587.99 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.03/587.99 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.03x = 587.99 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.03x = 69,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,402.81/392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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