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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.83, 885.47 and 243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.83, 885.47 and 243.77 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.83 : 885.47 = 243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.83/885.47 = 243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.83x = 885.47 × 243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.83x = 215,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,851.02/590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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