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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.08, 885.48 and 347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.08, 885.48 and 347.08 is: 520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.08 : 885.48 = 347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.08/885.48 = 347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.08x = 885.48 × 347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.08x = 307,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,332.40/590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.83

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