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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.56, 885.76 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.56, 885.76 and 397.80 is: 596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.56 : 885.76 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.56/885.76 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.56x = 885.76 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.56x = 352,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,355.33/590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.65

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