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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.57, 587.49 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.57, 587.49 and 175.30 is: 263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.57 : 587.49 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.57/587.49 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.57x = 587.49 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.57x = 102,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,987.00/391.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.01

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