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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.22, 884.52 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.22, 884.52 and 346.91 is: 519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.22 : 884.52 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.22/884.52 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.22x = 884.52 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.22x = 306,844.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,844.41/590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.88

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