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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.29, 883.70 and 370.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.29, 883.70 and 370.19 is: 554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.29 : 883.70 = 370.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.29/883.70 = 370.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.29x = 883.70 × 370.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.29x = 327,137.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,137.26/590.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.20

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