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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.99, 593.98 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.99, 593.98 and 179.32 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.99 : 593.98 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.99/593.98 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.99x = 593.98 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.99x = 106,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,511.23/395.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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