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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.93, 593.71 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.93, 593.71 and 176.63 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.93 : 593.71 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.93/593.71 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.93x = 593.71 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.93x = 104,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,863.59/395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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