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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.53, 588.82 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.53, 588.82 and 118.64 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.53 : 588.82 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.53/588.82 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.53x = 588.82 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.53x = 69,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,857.35/392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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