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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.76, 586.24 and 174.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.76, 586.24 and 174.49 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 586.24 = 174.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/586.24 = 174.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 586.24 × 174.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 102,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,291.12/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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