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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.64, 888.06 and 375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.64, 888.06 and 375.40 is: 563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.64 : 888.06 = 375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.64/888.06 = 375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.64x = 888.06 × 375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.64x = 333,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,377.72/591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.48

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