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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.74, 589.50 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.74, 589.50 and 176.38 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.74 : 589.50 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.74/589.50 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.74x = 589.50 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.74x = 103,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,976.01/392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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