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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 888.03 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 888.03 and 283.73 is: 425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 888.03 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/888.03 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 888.03 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 251,956.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,956.31/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.59

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