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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.69, 590.53 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.69, 590.53 and 119.78 is: 179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.69 : 590.53 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.69/590.53 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.69x = 590.53 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.69x = 70,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,733.68/393.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.67

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