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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.88, 586.14 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.88, 586.14 and 174.52 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.88 : 586.14 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.88/586.14 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.88x = 586.14 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.88x = 102,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,293.15/390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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