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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.14, 883.25 and 354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.14, 883.25 and 354.95 is: 532.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.14 : 883.25 = 354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.14/883.25 = 354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.14x = 883.25 × 354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.14x = 313,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,503.40/589.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.14

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