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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.19, 593.79 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.19, 593.79 and 179.34 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.19 : 593.79 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.19/593.79 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.19x = 593.79 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.19x = 106,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,490.30/396.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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