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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.76, 885.99 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.76, 885.99 and 347.16 is: 520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.76 : 885.99 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.76/885.99 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.76x = 885.99 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.76x = 307,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,580.29/590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.65

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