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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.13, 883.98 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.13, 883.98 and 345.92 is: 518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.13 : 883.98 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.13/883.98 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.13x = 883.98 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.13x = 305,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,786.36/590.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.17

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