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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.67, 884.89 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.67, 884.89 and 278.56 is: 417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.67 : 884.89 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.67/884.89 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.67x = 884.89 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.67x = 246,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,494.96/590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.31

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