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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591, 885.22 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591, 885.22 and 370.88 is: 555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591 : 885.22 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591/885.22 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591x = 885.22 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591x = 328,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,310.39/591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.52

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