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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.33, 596 and 108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.33, 596 and 108.77 is: 163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.33 : 596 = 108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.33/596 = 108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.33x = 596 × 108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.33x = 64,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,826.92/397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.16

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