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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.89, 887.16 and 332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.89, 887.16 and 332.01 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.89 : 887.16 = 332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.89/887.16 = 332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.89x = 887.16 × 332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.89x = 294,545.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,545.37/591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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