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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.29, 592.80 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.29, 592.80 and 117.57 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.29 : 592.80 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.29/592.80 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.29x = 592.80 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.29x = 69,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,695.50/395.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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