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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.87, 815.36 and 342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.87, 815.36 and 342.20 is: 472.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.87 : 815.36 = 342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.87/815.36 = 342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.87x = 815.36 × 342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.87x = 279,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,016.19/590.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.21

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