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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.85, 589.14 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.85, 589.14 and 176.38 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.85 : 589.14 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.85/589.14 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.85x = 589.14 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.85x = 103,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,911.04/392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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