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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.10, 884.70 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.10, 884.70 and 333.60 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.10 : 884.70 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.10/884.70 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.10x = 884.70 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.10x = 295,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,135.92/590.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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