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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.36, 588.54 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.36, 588.54 and 103.80 is: 155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.36 : 588.54 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.36/588.54 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.36x = 588.54 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.36x = 61,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,087.51/392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.69

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