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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.09, 588.08 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.09, 588.08 and 103.55 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.09 : 588.08 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.09/588.08 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.09x = 588.08 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.09x = 60,893.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,893.00/392.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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