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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.68, 886.38 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.68, 886.38 and 266.32 is: 399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.68 : 886.38 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.68/886.38 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.68x = 886.38 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.68x = 236,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,060.72/590.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.64

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