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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.58, 885.86 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.58, 885.86 and 266.18 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.58 : 885.86 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.58/885.86 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.58x = 885.86 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.58x = 235,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,792.45/590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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