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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 593.99 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 593.99 and 179.55 is: 269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 593.99 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/593.99 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 593.99 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 106,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,650.01/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.34

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