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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 589.37 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 589.37 and 176.37 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 589.37 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/589.37 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 589.37 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 103,946.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,946.31/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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