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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.12, 589.68 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.12, 589.68 and 176.64 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.12 : 589.68 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.12/589.68 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.12x = 589.68 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.12x = 104,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,161.08/393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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