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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.08, 886.12 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.08, 886.12 and 360.20 is: 540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.08 : 886.12 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.08/886.12 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.08x = 886.12 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.08x = 319,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,180.42/591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.00

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