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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.54, 588.82 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.54, 588.82 and 100.04 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.54 : 588.82 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.54/588.82 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.54x = 588.82 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.54x = 58,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,905.55/392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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