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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.27, 584.95 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.27, 584.95 and 173.39 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.27 : 584.95 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.27/584.95 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.27x = 584.95 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.27x = 101,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,424.25/390.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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