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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.92, 885.54 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.92, 885.54 and 265.72 is: 398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.92 : 885.54 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.92/885.54 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.92x = 885.54 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.92x = 235,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,305.69/590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.20

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