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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.33, 588.58 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.33, 588.58 and 118.41 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.33 : 588.58 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.33/588.58 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.33x = 588.58 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.33x = 69,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,693.76/392.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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