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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.29, 588.43 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.29, 588.43 and 118.38 is: 177.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.29 : 588.43 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.29/588.43 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.29x = 588.43 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.29x = 69,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,658.34/392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.57

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