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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.42, 887.19 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.42, 887.19 and 357.06 is: 535.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.42 : 887.19 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.42/887.19 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.42x = 887.19 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.42x = 316,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,780.06/591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.63

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