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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 588.34 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 588.34 and 118.42 is: 177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 588.34 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/588.34 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 588.34 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 69,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,671.22/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.59

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