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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.56, 885.84 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.56, 885.84 and 346.84 is: 520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.56 : 885.84 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.56/885.84 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.56x = 885.84 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.56x = 307,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,244.75/590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.26

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