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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.86, 885.52 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.86, 885.52 and 243.80 is: 365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.86 : 885.52 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.86/885.52 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.86x = 885.52 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.86x = 215,889.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,889.78/590.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.38

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