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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.64, 886.08 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.64, 886.08 and 359.46 is: 539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.64 : 886.08 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.64/886.08 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.64x = 886.08 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.64x = 318,510.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,510.32/590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.26

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