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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 588.54 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 588.54 and 175.77 is: 263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 588.54 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/588.54 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 588.54 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 103,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,447.68/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.45

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