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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.16, 883.44 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.16, 883.44 and 373.08 is: 558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.16 : 883.44 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.16/883.44 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.16x = 883.44 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.16x = 329,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,593.80/590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.48

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