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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.92, 588.10 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.92, 588.10 and 175.52 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.92 : 588.10 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.92/588.10 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.92x = 588.10 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.92x = 103,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,223.31/391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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