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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.59, 588.87 and 118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.59, 588.87 and 118.70 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.59 : 588.87 = 118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.59/588.87 = 118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.59x = 588.87 × 118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.59x = 69,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,898.87/392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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