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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.74, 593.52 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.74, 593.52 and 107.20 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.74 : 593.52 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.74/593.52 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.74x = 593.52 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.74x = 63,625.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,625.34/395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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