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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.92, 885.61 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.92, 885.61 and 243.86 is: 365.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.92 : 885.61 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.92/885.61 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.92x = 885.61 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.92x = 215,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,964.85/590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.47

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