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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.58, 594.87 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.58, 594.87 and 108.02 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.58 : 594.87 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.58/594.87 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.58x = 594.87 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.58x = 64,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,257.86/396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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