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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.14, 883.80 and 342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.14, 883.80 and 342.46 is: 513.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.14 : 883.80 = 342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.14/883.80 = 342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.14x = 883.80 × 342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.14x = 302,666.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,666.15/589.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.74

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