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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.77, 815.23 and 342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.77, 815.23 and 342.12 is: 472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.77 : 815.23 = 342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.77/815.23 = 342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.77x = 815.23 × 342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.77x = 278,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,903.37/590.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.10

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