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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.72, 888.06 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.72, 888.06 and 375.36 is: 563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.72 : 888.06 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.72/888.06 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.72x = 888.06 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.72x = 333,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,342.20/591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.34

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