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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.72, 882.48 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.72, 882.48 and 358.52 is: 536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.72 : 882.48 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.72/882.48 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.72x = 882.48 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.72x = 316,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,386.73/589.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.50

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