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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.44, 885.99 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.44, 885.99 and 265.78 is: 398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.44 : 885.99 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.44/885.99 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.44x = 885.99 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.44x = 235,479.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,479.03/590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.82

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