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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.56, 587.52 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.56, 587.52 and 175.20 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.56 : 587.52 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.56/587.52 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.56x = 587.52 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.56x = 102,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,933.50/391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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