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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.72, 815.13 and 342.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.72, 815.13 and 342.01 is: 471.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.72 : 815.13 = 342.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.72/815.13 = 342.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.72x = 815.13 × 342.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.72x = 278,778.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,778.54/590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.93

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