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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.98, 590.96 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.98, 590.96 and 120.08 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.98 : 590.96 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.98/590.96 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.98x = 590.96 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.98x = 70,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,958.92/393.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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