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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.16, 886.20 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.16, 886.20 and 398.16 is: 597.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.16 : 886.20 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.16/886.20 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.16x = 886.20 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.16x = 352,849.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,849.39/590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.89

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