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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.44, 588.71 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.44, 588.71 and 118.49 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.44 : 588.71 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.44/588.71 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.44x = 588.71 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.44x = 69,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,756.25/392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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