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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.57, 888.11 and 397.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.57, 888.11 and 397.81 is: 597.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.57 : 888.11 = 397.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.57/888.11 = 397.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.57x = 888.11 × 397.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.57x = 353,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,299.04/591.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.22

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