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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.84, 814.70 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.84, 814.70 and 377.88 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.84 : 814.70 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.84/814.70 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.84x = 814.70 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.84x = 307,858.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,858.84/590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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