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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.92, 884.44 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.92, 884.44 and 359.04 is: 538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.92 : 884.44 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.92/884.44 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.92x = 884.44 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.92x = 317,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,549.34/589.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.29

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