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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.94, 887.59 and 386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.94, 887.59 and 386.50 is: 579.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.94 : 887.59 = 386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.94/887.59 = 386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.94x = 887.59 × 386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.94x = 343,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,053.54/591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.54

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