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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.96, 590.84 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.96, 590.84 and 120.07 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.96 : 590.84 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.96/590.84 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.96x = 590.84 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.96x = 70,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,942.16/393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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