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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.70, 885.51 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.70, 885.51 and 381.90 is: 572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.70 : 885.51 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.70/885.51 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.70x = 885.51 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.70x = 338,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,171.84/590.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.50

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