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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.95, 595.44 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.95, 595.44 and 108.38 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.95 : 595.44 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.95/595.44 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.95x = 595.44 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.95x = 64,530.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,530.81/396.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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