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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.07, 584.94 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.07, 584.94 and 173.50 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.07 : 584.94 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.07/584.94 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.07x = 584.94 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.07x = 101,487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,487.09/390.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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