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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.28, 585.56 and 174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.28, 585.56 and 174.01 is: 261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.28 : 585.56 = 174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.28/585.56 = 174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.28x = 585.56 × 174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.28x = 101,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,893.30/390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.08

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