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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.74, 885.56 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.74, 885.56 and 265.98 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.74 : 885.56 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.74/885.56 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.74x = 885.56 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.74x = 235,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,541.25/590.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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