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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.20, 884.88 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.20, 884.88 and 333.88 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.20 : 884.88 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.20/884.88 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.20x = 884.88 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.20x = 295,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,443.73/590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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