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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.03, 886.16 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.03, 886.16 and 371.12 is: 556.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.03 : 886.16 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.03/886.16 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.03x = 886.16 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.03x = 328,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,868.20/591.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.43

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