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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.76, 590.80 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.76, 590.80 and 177.44 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.76 : 590.80 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.76/590.80 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.76x = 590.80 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.76x = 104,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,831.55/393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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