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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.30, 590.01 and 176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.30, 590.01 and 176.85 is: 265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.30 : 590.01 = 176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.30/590.01 = 176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.30x = 590.01 × 176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.30x = 104,343.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,343.27/393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.30

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