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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.84, 888.03 and 399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.84, 888.03 and 399.78 is: 599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.84 : 888.03 = 399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.84/888.03 = 399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.84x = 888.03 × 399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.84x = 355,016.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,016.63/591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.85

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