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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.94, 815.84 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.94, 815.84 and 392.04 is: 541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.94 : 815.84 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.94/815.84 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.94x = 815.84 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.94x = 319,839.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,839.95/590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.24

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