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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.74, 885.33 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.74, 885.33 and 243.68 is: 365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.74 : 885.33 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.74/885.33 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.74x = 885.33 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.74x = 215,732.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,732.79/590.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.19

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