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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 588.09 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 588.09 and 175.59 is: 263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 588.09 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/588.09 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 588.09 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 103,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,262.72/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.42

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