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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.22, 590.01 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.22, 590.01 and 176.86 is: 265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.22 : 590.01 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.22/590.01 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.22x = 590.01 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.22x = 104,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,349.17/393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.37

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