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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.08, 886.10 and 382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.08, 886.10 and 382.93 is: 574.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.08 : 886.10 = 382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.08/886.10 = 382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.08x = 886.10 × 382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.08x = 339,310.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,310.14/591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.06

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