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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.02, 593.62 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.02, 593.62 and 176.75 is: 264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.02 : 593.62 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.02/593.62 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.02x = 593.62 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.02x = 104,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,923.02/396.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.94

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