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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.44, 885.34 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.44, 885.34 and 385 is: 577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.44 : 885.34 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.44/885.34 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.44x = 885.34 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.44x = 340,855.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,855.90/590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.29

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