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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.94, 886.37 and 359.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.94, 886.37 and 359.78 is: 539.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.94 : 886.37 = 359.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.94/886.37 = 359.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.94x = 886.37 × 359.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.94x = 318,891.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,891.97/590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.64

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