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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.02, 885.08 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.02, 885.08 and 243.37 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.02 : 885.08 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.02/885.08 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.02x = 885.08 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.02x = 215,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,401.92/590.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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