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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.15, 884.91 and 384.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.15, 884.91 and 384.81 is: 577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.15 : 884.91 = 384.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.15/884.91 = 384.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.15x = 884.91 × 384.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.15x = 340,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,522.22/590.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.01

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