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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.93, 591 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.93, 591 and 120.03 is: 180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.93 : 591 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.93/591 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.93x = 591 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.93x = 70,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,937.73/393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.08

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