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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 588.29 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 588.29 and 118.34 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 588.29 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/588.29 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 588.29 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 69,617.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,617.36/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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