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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.22, 814.37 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.22, 814.37 and 357.48 is: 493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.22 : 814.37 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.22/814.37 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.22x = 814.37 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.22x = 291,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,119.20/590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.24

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