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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.97, 586.32 and 174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.97, 586.32 and 174.43 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.97 : 586.32 = 174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.97/586.32 = 174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.97x = 586.32 × 174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.97x = 102,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,271.80/390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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