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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.12, 593.70 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.12, 593.70 and 179.40 is: 268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.12 : 593.70 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.12/593.70 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.12x = 593.70 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.12x = 106,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,509.78/396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.88

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