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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.21, 886.86 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.21, 886.86 and 336.33 is: 504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.21 : 886.86 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.21/886.86 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.21x = 886.86 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.21x = 298,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,277.62/591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.52

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