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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.39, 886.28 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.39, 886.28 and 374.58 is: 561.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.39 : 886.28 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.39/886.28 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.39x = 886.28 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.39x = 331,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,980.89/591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.36

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