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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.05, 588.27 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.05, 588.27 and 175.57 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.05 : 588.27 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.05/588.27 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.05x = 588.27 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.05x = 103,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,282.56/392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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