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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.74, 886.58 and 372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.74, 886.58 and 372.43 is: 558.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.74 : 886.58 = 372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.74/886.58 = 372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.74x = 886.58 × 372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.74x = 330,188.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,188.99/591.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.00

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