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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.68, 885.84 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.68, 885.84 and 334 is: 500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.68 : 885.84 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.68/885.84 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.68x = 885.84 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.68x = 295,870.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,870.56/590.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.90

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