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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.67, 590.59 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.67, 590.59 and 116.03 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.67 : 590.59 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.67/590.59 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.67x = 590.59 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.67x = 68,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,526.16/393.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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