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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.98, 590.66 and 174.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.98, 590.66 and 174.61 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.98 : 590.66 = 174.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.98/590.66 = 174.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.98x = 590.66 × 174.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.98x = 103,131.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,131.32/393.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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