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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.57, 587.52 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.57, 587.52 and 175 is: 262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.57 : 587.52 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.57/587.52 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.57x = 587.52 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.57x = 102,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,816/391.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.57

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