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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.42, 588.45 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.42, 588.45 and 118.46 is: 177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.42 : 588.45 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.42/588.45 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.42x = 588.45 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.42x = 69,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,704.84/392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.63

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