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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.18, 884.64 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.18, 884.64 and 373.82 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.18 : 884.64 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.18/884.64 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.18x = 884.64 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.18x = 330,696.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,696.12/590.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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