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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.47, 588.80 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.47, 588.80 and 176.11 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.47 : 588.80 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.47/588.80 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.47x = 588.80 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.47x = 103,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,693.57/392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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