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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.65, 885.34 and 200.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.65, 885.34 and 200.29 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.65 : 885.34 = 200.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.65/885.34 = 200.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.65x = 885.34 × 200.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.65x = 177,324.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,324.75/590.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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