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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.97, 589.41 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.97, 589.41 and 104.40 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.97 : 589.41 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.97/589.41 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.97x = 589.41 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.97x = 61,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,534.40/392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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