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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.20, 883.47 and 395.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.20, 883.47 and 395.19 is: 591.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.20 : 883.47 = 395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.20/883.47 = 395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.20x = 883.47 × 395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.20x = 349,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,139.99/590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.56

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