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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.76, 886.75 and 393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.76, 886.75 and 393.76 is: 590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.76 : 886.75 = 393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.76/886.75 = 393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.76x = 886.75 × 393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.76x = 349,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,166.80/591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.05

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