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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.24, 589.10 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.24, 589.10 and 176.44 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.24 : 589.10 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.24/589.10 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.24x = 589.10 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.24x = 103,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,940.80/393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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