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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.94, 884.87 and 358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.94, 884.87 and 358.78 is: 538.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.94 : 884.87 = 358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.94/884.87 = 358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.94x = 884.87 × 358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.94x = 317,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,467.44/589.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.14

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