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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.78, 587.76 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.78, 587.76 and 175.38 is: 263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.78 : 587.76 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.78/587.76 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.78x = 587.76 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.78x = 103,081.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,081.35/391.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.11

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