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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.46, 588.57 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.46, 588.57 and 118.50 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.46 : 588.57 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.46/588.57 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.46x = 588.57 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.46x = 69,745.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,745.55/392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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