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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.01, 886.22 and 347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.01, 886.22 and 347.01 is: 521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.01 : 886.22 = 347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.01/886.22 = 347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.01x = 886.22 × 347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.01x = 307,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,527.20/590.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.22

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