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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.78, 593.91 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.78, 593.91 and 179.34 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.78 : 593.91 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.78/593.91 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.78x = 593.91 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.78x = 106,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,511.82/395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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