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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.08, 886.20 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.08, 886.20 and 373.72 is: 561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.08 : 886.20 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.08/886.20 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.08x = 886.20 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.08x = 331,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,190.66/590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.26

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