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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.78, 888.02 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.78, 888.02 and 331.68 is: 497.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.78 : 888.02 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.78/888.02 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.78x = 888.02 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.78x = 294,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,538.47/591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.72

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