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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 586.44 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 586.44 and 174.57 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 586.44 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/586.44 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 586.44 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 102,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,374.83/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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