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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.27, 884.59 and 373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.27, 884.59 and 373.46 is: 559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.27 : 884.59 = 373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.27/884.59 = 373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.27x = 884.59 × 373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.27x = 330,353.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,353.62/590.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.67

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