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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.27, 886.09 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.27, 886.09 and 374.46 is: 561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.27 : 886.09 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.27/886.09 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.27x = 886.09 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.27x = 331,805.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,805.26/591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.17

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