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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.12, 885.74 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.12, 885.74 and 265.64 is: 398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.12 : 885.74 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.12/885.74 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.12x = 885.74 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.12x = 235,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,287.97/590.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.71

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