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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.09, 586.71 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.09, 586.71 and 174.67 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.09 : 586.71 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.09/586.71 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.09x = 586.71 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.09x = 102,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,479.50/391.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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