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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.84, 887.88 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.84, 887.88 and 387.84 is: 581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.84 : 887.88 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.84/887.88 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.84x = 887.88 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.84x = 344,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,355.38/591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.84

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