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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.33, 591.34 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.33, 591.34 and 174.95 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.33 : 591.34 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.33/591.34 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.33x = 591.34 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.33x = 103,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,454.93/394.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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