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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.13, 885.77 and 374.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.13, 885.77 and 374.25 is: 560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.13 : 885.77 = 374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.13/885.77 = 374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.13x = 885.77 × 374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.13x = 331,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,497.55/591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.79

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