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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.33, 587.28 and 174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.33, 587.28 and 174.85 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.33 : 587.28 = 174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.33/587.28 = 174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.33x = 587.28 × 174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.33x = 102,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,685.91/391.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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