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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.94, 888.21 and 332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.94, 888.21 and 332.23 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.94 : 888.21 = 332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.94/888.21 = 332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.94x = 888.21 × 332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.94x = 295,090.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,090.01/591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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