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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.15, 885.35 and 330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.15, 885.35 and 330.52 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.15 : 885.35 = 330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.15/885.35 = 330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.15x = 885.35 × 330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.15x = 292,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,629.38/590.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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