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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.67, 887.51 and 331.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.67, 887.51 and 331.53 is: 497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.67 : 887.51 = 331.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.67/887.51 = 331.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.67x = 887.51 × 331.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.67x = 294,236.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,236.19/591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.30

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