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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 886.28 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 886.28 and 266.09 is: 399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 886.28 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/886.28 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 886.28 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 235,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,824.48/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.28

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