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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.68, 592.15 and 175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.68, 592.15 and 175.45 is: 263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.68 : 592.15 = 175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.68/592.15 = 175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.68x = 592.15 × 175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.68x = 103,895.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,895.59/394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.24

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