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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.21, 887.24 and 396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.21, 887.24 and 396.59 is: 595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.21 : 887.24 = 396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.21/887.24 = 396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.21x = 887.24 × 396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.21x = 351,867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,867.07/591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.16

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