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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.38, 883.60 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.38, 883.60 and 372.50 is: 558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.38 : 883.60 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.38/883.60 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.38x = 883.60 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.38x = 329,141
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,141/589.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.45

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