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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.19, 885.57 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.19, 885.57 and 265.47 is: 398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.19 : 885.57 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.19/885.57 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.19x = 885.57 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.19x = 235,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,092.27/590.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.33

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