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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.33, 592.72 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.33, 592.72 and 121.28 is: 181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.33 : 592.72 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.33/592.72 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.33x = 592.72 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.33x = 71,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,881.81/395.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.83

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