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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 588.90 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 588.90 and 176.40 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 588.90 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/588.90 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 588.90 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 103,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,881.96/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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