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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.59, 594.89 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.59, 594.89 and 108.04 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.59 : 594.89 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.59/594.89 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.59x = 594.89 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.59x = 64,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,268.40/396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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