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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.32, 885.45 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.32, 885.45 and 243.56 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.32 : 885.45 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.32/885.45 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.32x = 885.45 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.32x = 215,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,662.42/590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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