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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.61, 588.92 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.61, 588.92 and 104.05 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.61 : 588.92 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.61/588.92 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.61x = 588.92 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.61x = 61,277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,277.13/392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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