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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.16, 885.06 and 398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.16, 885.06 and 398.20 is: 596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.16 : 885.06 = 398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.16/885.06 = 398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.16x = 885.06 × 398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.16x = 352,430.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,430.89/591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.17

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