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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 586.04 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 586.04 and 174.11 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 586.04 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/586.04 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 586.04 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 102,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,031.62/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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