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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.59, 590.52 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.59, 590.52 and 177.19 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.59 : 590.52 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.59/590.52 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.59x = 590.52 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.59x = 104,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,634.24/393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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