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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.32, 884.76 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.32, 884.76 and 243.64 is: 365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.32 : 884.76 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.32/884.76 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.32x = 884.76 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.32x = 215,562.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,562.93/590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.16

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