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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 592.44 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 592.44 and 178.71 is: 267.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 592.44 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/592.44 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 592.44 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 105,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,874.95/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.78

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