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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.36, 588.72 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.36, 588.72 and 176.08 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.36 : 588.72 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.36/588.72 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.36x = 588.72 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.36x = 103,661.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,661.82/392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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