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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.74, 883.66 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.74, 883.66 and 358.32 is: 536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.74 : 883.66 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.74/883.66 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.74x = 883.66 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.74x = 316,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,633.05/589.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.90

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