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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.13, 885.18 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.13, 885.18 and 261.06 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.13 : 885.18 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.13/885.18 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.13x = 885.18 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.13x = 231,085.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,085.09/590.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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