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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.33, 588.50 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.33, 588.50 and 103.77 is: 155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.33 : 588.50 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.33/588.50 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.33x = 588.50 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.33x = 61,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,068.65/392.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.66

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