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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 888.77 and 394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 888.77 and 394.53 is: 592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 888.77 = 394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/888.77 = 394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 888.77 × 394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 350,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,644.46/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.28

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