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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 593.49 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 593.49 and 179.20 is: 268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 593.49 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/593.49 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 593.49 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 106,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,350.44/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.82

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