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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.06, 888.42 and 376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.06, 888.42 and 376.01 is: 565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.06 : 888.42 = 376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.06/888.42 = 376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.06x = 888.42 × 376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.06x = 334,050.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,050.36/591.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.17

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