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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.30, 589.95 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.30, 589.95 and 104.76 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.30 : 589.95 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.30/589.95 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.30x = 589.95 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.30x = 61,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,803.16/393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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