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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.68, 882.90 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.68, 882.90 and 371.79 is: 556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.68 : 882.90 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.68/882.90 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.68x = 882.90 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.68x = 328,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,253.39/589.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.66

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