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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.53, 885.47 and 375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.53, 885.47 and 375.26 is: 561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.53 : 885.47 = 375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.53/885.47 = 375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.53x = 885.47 × 375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.53x = 332,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,275.17/591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.73

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