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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.65, 594.99 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.65, 594.99 and 108.11 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.65 : 594.99 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.65/594.99 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.65x = 594.99 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.65x = 64,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,321.39/396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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