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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.67, 886.14 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.67, 886.14 and 266.09 is: 399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.67 : 886.14 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.67/886.14 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.67x = 886.14 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.67x = 235,788.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,788.56/590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.19

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