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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.90, 586.74 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.90, 586.74 and 174.62 is: 262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.90 : 586.74 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.90/586.74 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.90x = 586.74 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.90x = 102,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,456.54/390.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.10

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