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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.94, 585.96 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.94, 585.96 and 174.40 is: 261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.94 : 585.96 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.94/585.96 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.94x = 585.96 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.94x = 102,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,191.42/390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.40

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