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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 588.78 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 588.78 and 176.04 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 588.78 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/588.78 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 588.78 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 103,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,648.83/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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