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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.74, 885.08 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.74, 885.08 and 371.43 is: 556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.74 : 885.08 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.74/885.08 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.74x = 885.08 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.74x = 328,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,746.19/590.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.50

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