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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.19, 588.36 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.19, 588.36 and 175.79 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.19 : 588.36 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.19/588.36 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.19x = 588.36 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.19x = 103,427.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,427.80/392.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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