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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.60, 815.12 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.60, 815.12 and 342 is: 472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.60 : 815.12 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.60/815.12 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.60x = 815.12 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.60x = 278,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,769.33/590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.01

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