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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.74, 587.49 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.74, 587.49 and 175.20 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.74 : 587.49 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.74/587.49 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.74x = 587.49 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.74x = 102,928.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,928.25/391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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