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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.93, 888.26 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.93, 888.26 and 335.61 is: 503.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.93 : 888.26 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.93/888.26 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.93x = 888.26 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.93x = 298,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,107.26/591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.62

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