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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.33, 886.50 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.33, 886.50 and 359.94 is: 539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.33 : 886.50 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.33/886.50 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.33x = 886.50 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.33x = 319,086.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,086.81/591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.61

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