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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 589.01 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 589.01 and 104.11 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 589.01 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/589.01 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 589.01 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 61,321.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,321.83/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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