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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 587.91 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 587.91 and 118.05 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 587.91 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/587.91 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 587.91 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 69,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,402.78/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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