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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.42, 884.79 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.42, 884.79 and 265.22 is: 397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.42 : 884.79 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.42/884.79 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.42x = 884.79 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.42x = 234,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,664.00/590.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.45

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