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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.76, 815.26 and 342.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.76, 815.26 and 342.10 is: 472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.76 : 815.26 = 342.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.76/815.26 = 342.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.76x = 815.26 × 342.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.76x = 278,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,897.55/590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.10

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