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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.75, 589.58 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.75, 589.58 and 176.78 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.75 : 589.58 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.75/589.58 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.75x = 589.58 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.75x = 104,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,227.21/392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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