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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 593.79 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 593.79 and 179.31 is: 268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 593.79 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/593.79 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 593.79 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 106,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,472.48/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.95

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