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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.08, 884.35 and 243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.08, 884.35 and 243.02 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.08 : 884.35 = 243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.08/884.35 = 243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.08x = 884.35 × 243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.08x = 214,909.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,909.10/590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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