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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.43, 593.28 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.43, 593.28 and 176.21 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.43 : 593.28 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.43/593.28 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.43x = 593.28 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.43x = 104,538.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,538.02/395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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