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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.67, 885.42 and 385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.67, 885.42 and 385.34 is: 577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.67 : 885.42 = 385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.67/885.42 = 385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.67x = 885.42 × 385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.67x = 341,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,183.32/590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.62

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