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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.21, 814.21 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.21, 814.21 and 354.04 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.21 : 814.21 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.21/814.21 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.21x = 814.21 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.21x = 288,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,262.91/590.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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