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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.76, 884.82 and 384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.76, 884.82 and 384.70 is: 576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.76 : 884.82 = 384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.76/884.82 = 384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.76x = 884.82 × 384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.76x = 340,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,390.25/590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.19

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