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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.11, 589.82 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.11, 589.82 and 176.54 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.11 : 589.82 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.11/589.82 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.11x = 589.82 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.11x = 104,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,126.82/393.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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