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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.29, 885.81 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.29, 885.81 and 265.66 is: 398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.29 : 885.81 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.29/885.81 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.29x = 885.81 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.29x = 235,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,324.28/590.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.66

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