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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.12, 587.94 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.12, 587.94 and 175.80 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.12 : 587.94 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.12/587.94 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.12x = 587.94 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.12x = 103,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,359.85/392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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