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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.74, 588.71 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.74, 588.71 and 176.20 is: 264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.74 : 588.71 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.74/588.71 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.74x = 588.71 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.74x = 103,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,729.82/392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.12

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