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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.02, 814.26 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.02, 814.26 and 341.38 is: 471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.02 : 814.26 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.02/814.26 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.02x = 814.26 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.02x = 277,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,972.08/590.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.12

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