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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.89, 588.86 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.89, 588.86 and 176.23 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.89 : 588.86 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.89/588.86 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.89x = 588.86 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.89x = 103,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,773.92/392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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