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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.92, 587.88 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.92, 587.88 and 175.56 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.92 : 587.88 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.92/587.88 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.92x = 587.88 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.92x = 103,208.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,208.21/391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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