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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.57, 585.99 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.57, 585.99 and 174.30 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.57 : 585.99 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.57/585.99 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.57x = 585.99 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.57x = 102,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,138.06/390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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