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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.09, 591.08 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.09, 591.08 and 105.55 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.09 : 591.08 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.09/591.08 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.09x = 591.08 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.09x = 62,385.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,385.80/394.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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