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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.56, 885.68 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.56, 885.68 and 359.52 is: 539.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.56 : 885.68 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.56/885.68 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.56x = 885.68 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.56x = 318,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,419.67/590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.18

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