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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.70, 885.40 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.70, 885.40 and 359.54 is: 538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.70 : 885.40 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.70/885.40 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.70x = 885.40 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.70x = 318,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,336.72/590.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.91

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