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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.49, 588.72 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.49, 588.72 and 176.01 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.49 : 588.72 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.49/588.72 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.49x = 588.72 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.49x = 103,620.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,620.61/392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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