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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.13, 885.60 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.13, 885.60 and 265.59 is: 398.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.13 : 885.60 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.13/885.60 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.13x = 885.60 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.13x = 235,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,206.50/590.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.57

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