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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.97, 883.77 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.97, 883.77 and 372.90 is: 560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.97 : 883.77 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.97/883.77 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.97x = 883.77 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.97x = 329,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,557.83/587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.50

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