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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.94, 884 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.94, 884 and 373.08 is: 559.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.94 : 884 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.94/884 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.94x = 884 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.94x = 329,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,802.72/589.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.04

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