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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.87, 885.53 and 261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.87, 885.53 and 261.70 is: 392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.87 : 885.53 = 261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.87/885.53 = 261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.87x = 885.53 × 261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.87x = 231,741.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,741.64/590.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.20

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