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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.08, 593.93 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.08, 593.93 and 179.52 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.08 : 593.93 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.08/593.93 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.08x = 593.93 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.08x = 106,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,621.42/396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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