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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392, 587.84 and 175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392, 587.84 and 175.72 is: 263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 587.84 = 175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/587.84 = 175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 587.84 × 175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 103,295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,295.24/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.51

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