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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 588.45 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 588.45 and 103.80 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 588.45 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/588.45 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 588.45 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 61,081.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,081.11/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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