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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.42, 883.82 and 384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.42, 883.82 and 384.54 is: 575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.42 : 883.82 = 384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.42/883.82 = 384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.42x = 883.82 × 384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.42x = 339,864.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,864.14/590.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.63

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