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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.58, 886.01 and 265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.58, 886.01 and 265.77 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.58 : 886.01 = 265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.58/886.01 = 265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.58x = 886.01 × 265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.58x = 235,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,473.55/590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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