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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.78, 883.68 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.78, 883.68 and 358.93 is: 537.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.78 : 883.68 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.78/883.68 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.78x = 883.68 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.78x = 317,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,179.26/589.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.79

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