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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.13, 885.44 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.13, 885.44 and 243.70 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.13 : 885.44 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.13/885.44 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.13x = 885.44 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.13x = 215,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,780.12/590.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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