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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.45, 588.72 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.45, 588.72 and 118.50 is: 177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.45 : 588.72 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.45/588.72 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.45x = 588.72 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.45x = 69,763.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,763.32/392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.77

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