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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.54, 885.54 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.54, 885.54 and 243.60 is: 365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.54 : 885.54 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.54/885.54 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.54x = 885.54 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.54x = 215,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,717.54/590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.29

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