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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.13, 588.35 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.13, 588.35 and 175.66 is: 263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.13 : 588.35 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.13/588.35 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.13x = 588.35 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.13x = 103,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,349.56/392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.56

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