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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.66, 590.58 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.66, 590.58 and 174.27 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.66 : 590.58 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.66/590.58 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.66x = 590.58 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.66x = 102,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,920.38/393.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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