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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.67, 587.72 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.67, 587.72 and 175.24 is: 262.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.67 : 587.72 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.67/587.72 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.67x = 587.72 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.67x = 102,992.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,992.05/391.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.96

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