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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 588.78 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 588.78 and 118.76 is: 178.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 588.78 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/588.78 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 588.78 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 69,923.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,923.51/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.09

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