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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.40, 588.56 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.40, 588.56 and 175.86 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.40 : 588.56 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.40/588.56 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.40x = 588.56 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.40x = 103,503.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,503.28/392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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