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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 587.12 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 587.12 and 174.87 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 587.12 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/587.12 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 587.12 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 102,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,668.80/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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