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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.04, 884.34 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.04, 884.34 and 265.08 is: 397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.04 : 884.34 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.04/884.34 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.04x = 884.34 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.04x = 234,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,420.85/590.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.30

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