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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.85, 886.26 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.85, 886.26 and 265.98 is: 398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.85 : 886.26 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.85/886.26 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.85x = 886.26 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.85x = 235,727.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,727.43/590.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.96

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