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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 888.06 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 888.06 and 332.08 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 888.06 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/888.06 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 888.06 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 294,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,906.96/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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