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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.59, 590.33 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.59, 590.33 and 105 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.59 : 590.33 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.59/590.33 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.59x = 590.33 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.59x = 61,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,984.91/393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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