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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.97, 886.46 and 266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.97, 886.46 and 266.43 is: 399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.97 : 886.46 = 266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.97/886.46 = 266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.97x = 886.46 × 266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.97x = 236,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,178.21/590.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.65

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