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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 588.41 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 588.41 and 118.36 is: 177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 588.41 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/588.41 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 588.41 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 69,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,644.21/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.51

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