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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.16, 883.56 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.16, 883.56 and 397.20 is: 594.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.16 : 883.56 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.16/883.56 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.16x = 883.56 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.16x = 350,950.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,950.03/590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.67

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