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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.44, 585.74 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.44, 585.74 and 174.04 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.44 : 585.74 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.44/585.74 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.44x = 585.74 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.44x = 101,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,939.86/390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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