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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.64, 885.15 and 373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.64, 885.15 and 373.83 is: 560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.64 : 885.15 = 373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.64/885.15 = 373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.64x = 885.15 × 373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.64x = 330,895.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,895.62/590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.23

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