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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.12, 584.76 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.12, 584.76 and 173.64 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.12 : 584.76 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.12/584.76 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.12x = 584.76 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.12x = 101,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,537.73/390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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