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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.71, 886.01 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.71, 886.01 and 359.54 is: 539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.71 : 886.01 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.71/886.01 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.71x = 886.01 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.71x = 318,553.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,553.13/590.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.27

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