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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.53, 590.30 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.53, 590.30 and 177.11 is: 265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.53 : 590.30 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.53/590.30 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.53x = 590.30 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.53x = 104,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,548.98/393.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.67

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