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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.71, 586.26 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.71, 586.26 and 174.24 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.71 : 586.26 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.71/586.26 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.71x = 586.26 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.71x = 102,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,149.94/390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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