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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 586.44 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 586.44 and 174.68 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 586.44 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/586.44 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 586.44 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 102,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,439.34/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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