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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.60, 586.98 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.60, 586.98 and 175 is: 262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.60 : 586.98 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.60/586.98 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.60x = 586.98 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.60x = 102,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,721.50/391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.31

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