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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.98, 587.90 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.98, 587.90 and 175.52 is: 263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.98 : 587.90 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.98/587.90 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.98x = 587.90 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.98x = 103,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,188.21/391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.25

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