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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.34, 886.68 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.34, 886.68 and 383.08 is: 574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.34 : 886.68 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.34/886.68 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.34x = 886.68 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.34x = 339,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,670.44/591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.41

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