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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.54, 886.83 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.54, 886.83 and 363.06 is: 544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.54 : 886.83 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.54/886.83 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.54x = 886.83 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.54x = 321,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,972.50/591.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.30

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