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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.33, 887.39 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.33, 887.39 and 396.54 is: 595.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.33 : 887.39 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.33/887.39 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.33x = 887.39 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.33x = 351,883.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,883.65/591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.07

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