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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.08, 884.76 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.08, 884.76 and 370.42 is: 555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.08 : 884.76 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.08/884.76 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.08x = 884.76 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.08x = 327,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,732.80/590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.40

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