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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.06, 588.32 and 175.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.06, 588.32 and 175.65 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.06 : 588.32 = 175.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.06/588.32 = 175.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.06x = 588.32 × 175.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.06x = 103,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,335.98/392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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