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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.84, 816.89 and 395.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.84, 816.89 and 395.55 is: 545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.84 : 816.89 = 395.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.84/816.89 = 395.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.84x = 816.89 × 395.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.84x = 323,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,118.86/591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.96

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