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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.04, 886.74 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.04, 886.74 and 361.45 is: 542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.04 : 886.74 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.04/886.74 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.04x = 886.74 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.04x = 320,512.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,512.17/591.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.29

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