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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.59, 594.86 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.59, 594.86 and 108 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.59 : 594.86 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.59/594.86 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.59x = 594.86 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.59x = 64,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,244.34/396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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