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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.65, 586.06 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.65, 586.06 and 171.27 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.65 : 586.06 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.65/586.06 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.65x = 586.06 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.65x = 100,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,374.07/390.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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