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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.56, 884.67 and 373.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.56, 884.67 and 373.51 is: 561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.56 : 884.67 = 373.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.56/884.67 = 373.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.56x = 884.67 × 373.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.56x = 330,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,426.80/588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.42

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