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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.96, 587.94 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.96, 587.94 and 175.68 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.96 : 587.94 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.96/587.94 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.96x = 587.94 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.96x = 103,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,289.30/391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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