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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.99, 594.24 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.99, 594.24 and 187.77 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.99 : 594.24 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.99/594.24 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.99x = 594.24 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.99x = 111,578.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,578.63/395.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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