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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.57, 886.14 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.57, 886.14 and 265.86 is: 398.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.57 : 886.14 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.57/886.14 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.57x = 886.14 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.57x = 235,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,589.18/590.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.92

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