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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.72, 885.74 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.72, 885.74 and 265.88 is: 398.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.72 : 885.74 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.72/885.74 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.72x = 885.74 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.72x = 235,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,500.55/590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.67

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