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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.05, 588.04 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.05, 588.04 and 103.48 is: 155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.05 : 588.04 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.05/588.04 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.05x = 588.04 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.05x = 60,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,850.38/392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.21

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