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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.66, 885.96 and 385.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.66, 885.96 and 385.63 is: 577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.66 : 885.96 = 385.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.66/885.96 = 385.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.66x = 885.96 × 385.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.66x = 341,650.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,650.54/591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.44

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