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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 589.44 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 589.44 and 119.04 is: 178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 589.44 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/589.44 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 589.44 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 70,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,166.94/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.54

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