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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.86, 593.76 and 107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.86, 593.76 and 107.30 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.86 : 593.76 = 107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.86/593.76 = 107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.86x = 593.76 × 107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.86x = 63,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,707.48/395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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