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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.72, 593.78 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.72, 593.78 and 176.41 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.72 : 593.78 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.72/593.78 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.72x = 593.78 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.72x = 104,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,749.58/395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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