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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.96, 589.41 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.96, 589.41 and 176.54 is: 264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.96 : 589.41 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.96/589.41 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.96x = 589.41 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.96x = 104,051.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,051.49/392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.79

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