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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 886.72 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 886.72 and 371.88 is: 557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 886.72 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/886.72 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 886.72 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 329,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,753.43/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.02

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