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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.97, 589.39 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.97, 589.39 and 104.43 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.97 : 589.39 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.97/589.39 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.97x = 589.39 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.97x = 61,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,550.00/392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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