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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.02, 885.32 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.02, 885.32 and 243.46 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.02 : 885.32 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.02/885.32 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.02x = 885.32 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.02x = 215,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,540.01/590.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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