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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.72, 886.08 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.72, 886.08 and 266.02 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.72 : 886.08 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.72/886.08 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.72x = 886.08 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.72x = 235,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,715.00/590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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