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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 589.32 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 589.32 and 176.28 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 589.32 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/589.32 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 589.32 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 103,885.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,885.33/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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