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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.13, 883.76 and 346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.13, 883.76 and 346.73 is: 519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.13 : 883.76 = 346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.13/883.76 = 346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.13x = 883.76 × 346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.13x = 306,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,419.95/590.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.24

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