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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.97, 588.03 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.97, 588.03 and 175.57 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.97 : 588.03 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.97/588.03 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.97x = 588.03 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.97x = 103,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,236.61/391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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