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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 589.91 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 589.91 and 174.11 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 589.91 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/589.91 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 589.91 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 102,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,705.41/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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