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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.06, 887.40 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.06, 887.40 and 375.60 is: 563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.06 : 887.40 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.06/887.40 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.06x = 887.40 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.06x = 333,307.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,307.44/591.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.91

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