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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.84, 595.31 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.84, 595.31 and 108.28 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.84 : 595.31 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.84/595.31 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.84x = 595.31 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.84x = 64,460.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,460.37/396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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