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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.98, 586.76 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.98, 586.76 and 174.57 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.98 : 586.76 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.98/586.76 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.98x = 586.76 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.98x = 102,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,429.82/390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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