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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.29, 885.44 and 265.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.29, 885.44 and 265.57 is: 398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.29 : 885.44 = 265.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.29/885.44 = 265.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.29x = 885.44 × 265.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.29x = 235,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,146.30/590.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.36

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