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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.79, 593.69 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.79, 593.69 and 107.22 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.79 : 593.69 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.79/593.69 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.79x = 593.69 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.79x = 63,654.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,654.91/395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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