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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 885.43 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 885.43 and 243.75 is: 365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 885.43 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/885.43 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 885.43 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 215,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,818.53/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.41

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