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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.05, 592.58 and 178.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.05, 592.58 and 178.38 is: 267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.05 : 592.58 = 178.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.05/592.58 = 178.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.05x = 592.58 × 178.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.05x = 105,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,701.98/395.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.57

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