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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.22, 883.84 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.22, 883.84 and 342.80 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.22 : 883.84 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.22/883.84 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.22x = 883.84 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.22x = 302,980.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,980.35/589.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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