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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.93, 886.22 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.93, 886.22 and 334.25 is: 501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.93 : 886.22 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.93/886.22 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.93x = 886.22 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.93x = 296,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,217.36/590.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.27

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