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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 593.44 and 107.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 593.44 and 107.06 is: 160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 593.44 = 107.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/593.44 = 107.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 593.44 × 107.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 63,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,534.90/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.59

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