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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.59, 587.52 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.59, 587.52 and 175.19 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.59 : 587.52 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.59/587.52 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.59x = 587.52 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.59x = 102,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,924.69/391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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