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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.26, 588.36 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.26, 588.36 and 118.35 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.26 : 588.36 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.26/588.36 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.26x = 588.36 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.26x = 69,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,635.06/392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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