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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.60, 586.08 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.60, 586.08 and 174.15 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.60 : 586.08 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.60/586.08 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.60x = 586.08 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.60x = 102,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,065.83/390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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