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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.18, 886.14 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.18, 886.14 and 385.84 is: 578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.18 : 886.14 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.18/886.14 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.18x = 886.14 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.18x = 341,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,908.26/591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.35

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