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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.42, 885.63 and 374.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.42, 885.63 and 374.15 is: 561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.42 : 885.63 = 374.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.42/885.63 = 374.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.42x = 885.63 × 374.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.42x = 331,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,358.46/590.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.23

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