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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.03, 886.32 and 371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.03, 886.32 and 371.95 is: 556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.03 : 886.32 = 371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.03/886.32 = 371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.03x = 886.32 × 371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.03x = 329,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,666.72/592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.84

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