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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.83, 586.53 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.83, 586.53 and 174.35 is: 261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.83 : 586.53 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.83/586.53 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.83x = 586.53 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.83x = 102,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,261.51/390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.65

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