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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.32, 885.32 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.32, 885.32 and 265.52 is: 398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.32 : 885.32 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.32/885.32 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.32x = 885.32 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.32x = 235,070.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,070.17/590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.21

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