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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.53, 885.77 and 243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.53, 885.77 and 243.77 is: 365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.53 : 885.77 = 243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.53/885.77 = 243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.53x = 885.77 × 243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.53x = 215,924.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,924.15/590.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.64

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