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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.28, 885.68 and 371.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.28, 885.68 and 371.42 is: 557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.28 : 885.68 = 371.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.28/885.68 = 371.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.28x = 885.68 × 371.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.28x = 328,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,952.98/590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.28

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