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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.76, 815.18 and 342.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.76, 815.18 and 342.15 is: 472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.76 : 815.18 = 342.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.76/815.18 = 342.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.76x = 815.18 × 342.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.76x = 278,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,912.13/590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.12

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