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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.93, 587.85 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.93, 587.85 and 175.48 is: 263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.93 : 587.85 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.93/587.85 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.93x = 587.85 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.93x = 103,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,155.92/391.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.20

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