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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.96, 887.54 and 360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.96, 887.54 and 360.24 is: 541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.96 : 887.54 = 360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.96/887.54 = 360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.96x = 887.54 × 360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.96x = 319,725.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,725.61/590.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.03

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