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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 588.66 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 588.66 and 118.62 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 588.66 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/588.66 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 588.66 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 69,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,826.85/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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