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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.45, 588.74 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.45, 588.74 and 118.51 is: 177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.45 : 588.74 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.45/588.74 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.45x = 588.74 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.45x = 69,769.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,769.51/392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.78

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