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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.30, 886.95 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.30, 886.95 and 375.03 is: 562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.30 : 886.95 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.30/886.95 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.30x = 886.95 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.30x = 332,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,632.86/591.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.55

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