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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.83, 883.97 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.83, 883.97 and 357.75 is: 536.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.83 : 883.97 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.83/883.97 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.83x = 883.97 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.83x = 316,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,238.48/589.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.15

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