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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.82, 590.56 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.82, 590.56 and 174.44 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.82 : 590.56 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.82/590.56 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.82x = 590.56 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.82x = 103,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,018.33/393.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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