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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.20, 885.72 and 265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.20, 885.72 and 265.81 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.20 : 885.72 = 265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.20/885.72 = 265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.20x = 885.72 × 265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.20x = 235,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,433.23/590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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