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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.56, 887.13 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.56, 887.13 and 359.58 is: 540.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.56 : 887.13 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.56/887.13 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.56x = 887.13 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.56x = 318,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,994.21/590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.16

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