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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.56, 885.94 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.56, 885.94 and 385.22 is: 577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.56 : 885.94 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.56/885.94 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.56x = 885.94 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.56x = 341,283.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,283.06/590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.90

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