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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.02, 594.03 and 176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.02, 594.03 and 176.59 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.02 : 594.03 = 176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.02/594.03 = 176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.02x = 594.03 × 176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.02x = 104,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,898.75/396.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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