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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.19, 884.97 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.19, 884.97 and 265.38 is: 397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.19 : 884.97 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.19/884.97 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.19x = 884.97 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.19x = 234,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,853.34/590.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.93

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