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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.23, 591.34 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.23, 591.34 and 120.33 is: 180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.23 : 591.34 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.23/591.34 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.23x = 591.34 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.23x = 71,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,155.94/394.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.49

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