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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.06, 588.29 and 175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.06, 588.29 and 175.61 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.06 : 588.29 = 175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.06/588.29 = 175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.06x = 588.29 × 175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.06x = 103,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,305.79/392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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