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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.84, 595.26 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.84, 595.26 and 108.29 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.84 : 595.26 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.84/595.26 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.84x = 595.26 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.84x = 64,457.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,457.73/396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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