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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.80, 586.23 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.80, 586.23 and 174.40 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.80 : 586.23 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.80/586.23 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.80x = 586.23 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.80x = 102,238.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,238.51/390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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