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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.88, 886.89 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.88, 886.89 and 375 is: 561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.88 : 886.89 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.88/886.89 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.88x = 886.89 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.88x = 332,583.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,583.75/591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.91

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