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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.03, 588.12 and 175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.03, 588.12 and 175.63 is: 263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.03 : 588.12 = 175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.03/588.12 = 175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.03x = 588.12 × 175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.03x = 103,289.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,289.39/392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.47

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