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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.44, 886.34 and 359.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.44, 886.34 and 359.78 is: 539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.44 : 886.34 = 359.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.44/886.34 = 359.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.44x = 886.34 × 359.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.44x = 318,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,883.87/591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.17

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