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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.27, 885.11 and 243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.27, 885.11 and 243.47 is: 365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.27 : 885.11 = 243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.27/885.11 = 243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.27x = 885.11 × 243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.27x = 215,498.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,498.73/590.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.09

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