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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.85, 590.84 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.85, 590.84 and 177.44 is: 266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.85 : 590.84 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.85/590.84 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.85x = 590.84 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.85x = 104,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,838.65/393.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.19

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