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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.81, 593.84 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.81, 593.84 and 176.40 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.81 : 593.84 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.81/593.84 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.81x = 593.84 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.81x = 104,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,752.49/395.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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