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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.86, 593.70 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.86, 593.70 and 179.50 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.86 : 593.70 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.86/593.70 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.86x = 593.70 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.86x = 106,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,569.15/395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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