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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.40, 588.84 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.40, 588.84 and 175.98 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.40 : 588.84 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.40/588.84 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.40x = 588.84 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.40x = 103,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,624.06/392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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