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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.98, 888.42 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.98, 888.42 and 386.04 is: 579.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.98 : 888.42 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.98/888.42 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.98x = 888.42 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.98x = 342,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,965.66/591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.36

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