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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.28, 586.68 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.28, 586.68 and 174.62 is: 261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.28 : 586.68 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.28/586.68 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.28x = 586.68 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.28x = 102,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,446.06/391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.82

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