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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.16, 885.56 and 281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.16, 885.56 and 281.82 is: 422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.16 : 885.56 = 281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.16/885.56 = 281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.16x = 885.56 × 281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.16x = 249,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,568.52/590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.88

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