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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 887.36 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 887.36 and 303.68 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 887.36 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/887.36 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 887.36 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 269,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,473.48/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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