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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.35, 594.46 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.35, 594.46 and 107.72 is: 161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.35 : 594.46 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.35/594.46 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.35x = 594.46 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.35x = 64,034.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,034.02/396.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.56

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