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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.40, 886.44 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.40, 886.44 and 375.12 is: 563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.40 : 886.44 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.40/886.44 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.40x = 886.44 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.40x = 332,521.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,521.37/590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.21

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