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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.54, 586.03 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.54, 586.03 and 174.11 is: 261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.54 : 586.03 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.54/586.03 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.54x = 586.03 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.54x = 102,033.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,033.68/390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.26

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