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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.03, 886.01 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.03, 886.01 and 359.64 is: 539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.03 : 886.01 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.03/886.01 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.03x = 886.01 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.03x = 318,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,642.84/591.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.13

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