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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.69, 586.02 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.69, 586.02 and 171.09 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.69 : 586.02 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.69/586.02 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.69x = 586.02 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.69x = 100,262.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,262.16/390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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