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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 588.80 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 588.80 and 176.06 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 588.80 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/588.80 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 588.80 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 103,666.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,666.04/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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