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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 588.52 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 588.52 and 175.92 is: 263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 588.52 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/588.52 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 588.52 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 103,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,532.44/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.90

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