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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.72, 887.10 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.72, 887.10 and 372.02 is: 558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.72 : 887.10 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.72/887.10 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.72x = 887.10 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.72x = 330,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,017.70/590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.67

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