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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.76, 887.19 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.76, 887.19 and 360.60 is: 540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.76 : 887.19 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.76/887.19 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.76x = 887.19 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.76x = 319,920.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,920.71/591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.63

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