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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.28, 882.70 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.28, 882.70 and 371.79 is: 556.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.28 : 882.70 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.28/882.70 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.28x = 882.70 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.28x = 328,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,178.10/589.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.92

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