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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.79, 593.60 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.79, 593.60 and 107.25 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.79 : 593.60 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.79/593.60 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.79x = 593.60 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.79x = 63,663.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,663.60/395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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