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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.96, 595.44 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.96, 595.44 and 108.40 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.96 : 595.44 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.96/595.44 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.96x = 595.44 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.96x = 64,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,545.70/396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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