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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.69, 886.03 and 265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.69, 886.03 and 265.83 is: 398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.69 : 886.03 = 265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.69/886.03 = 265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.69x = 886.03 × 265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.69x = 235,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,533.69/590.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.74

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