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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590, 883.72 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590, 883.72 and 369.88 is: 554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590 : 883.72 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590/883.72 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590x = 883.72 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590x = 326,870.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,870.35/590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.02

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