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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.63, 887.12 and 383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.63, 887.12 and 383.37 is: 574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.63 : 887.12 = 383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.63/887.12 = 383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.63x = 887.12 × 383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.63x = 340,095.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,095.19/591.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.84

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