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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.33, 885.66 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.33, 885.66 and 360.02 is: 539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.33 : 885.66 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.33/885.66 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.33x = 885.66 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.33x = 318,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,854.70/591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.22

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