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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.93, 887.36 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.93, 887.36 and 335.25 is: 502.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.93 : 887.36 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.93/887.36 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.93x = 887.36 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.93x = 297,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,485.76/591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.57

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